Be an essential element to a brighter future. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our <a href="https://www.albemarle.com/about/our-values">core values</a> are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. Job DescriptionAlbemarle Corporation is seeking an Operations Superintendent to support our Bromine facility in Magnolia, AR.  <div><div><div>Operations Superintendent (Bromine Operations)Location: Magnolia, ARAbout the RoleAlbemarle Corporation is seeking an Operations Superintendent to support our West Bromine facility in Magnolia, AR. This role is responsible for providing overall leadership of operating areas, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations while driving continuous improvement across production units.What You Will Do<ul><li>Provide overall leadership of assigned operating areas, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations</li><li>Drive a culture of safety awareness and environmental responsibility across the organization</li><li>Oversee and support Area Supervisors and Operations Engineers, holding them accountable for both technical and day-to-day leadership</li><li>Ensure compliance with all site and corporate safety, environmental, and quality policies</li><li>Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and efficiency</li><li>Proactively address operational needs including staffing, CAPEX, maintenance, and cost management</li><li>Monitor production performance to ensure achievement of safety, quality, and output targets</li><li>Lead daily and weekly operational prioritization and planning</li><li>Approve MOCs, work permits, incident reports, and operating procedures</li><li>Develop and manage annual operating plans (AOPs) aligned with business objectives</li><li>Partner with engineering and technical teams to identify and implement cost reduction and reliability improvements</li><li>Conduct regular audits (permits, housekeeping, JSA, 5S, etc.) to drive continuous improvement</li><li>Ensure full compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements</li><li>Act as the escalation point for operational issues, minimizing impact to business performance</li></ul>What You BringRequired:<ul><li>5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical industry preferred)</li><li>Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, including team development and accountability</li><li>Strong understanding of safe work practices, environmental compliance, and operational excellence</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple operating units and competing priorities</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline</li><li>Experience in bromine, chemical processing, or similar industrial operations</li><li>Experience working in highly regulated environments with strong safety cultures</li><li>Background in continuous improvement methodologies</li><li>Familiarity with PSM programs, operating procedures, and permit systems</li></ul>Key Partnerships<ul><li>Maintenance: Align on long-term needs, planning, and priorities</li><li>Operations Coordinator: Coordinate logistics and production reporting requirements</li><li>Technical Advisor / Engineering: Support process optimization and continuous improvement</li><li>Business Team: Align operations with production and quality targets</li><li>Safety &amp; Regulatory: Ensure compliance with all policies and programs</li></ul>Key Performance Indicators<ul><li>Safety and environmental performance</li><li>Production and quality targets</li><li>Maintenance planning and scheduling efficiency</li><li>Continuous improvement effectiveness, including proactive vs. reactive work (target: 75% proactive)</li></ul>Magnolia site employees should be aware of both the Albemarle Magnolia Site Quality Policy and the Albemarle Magnolia Site Quality Objectives plus understand how their role contributes to each.  Employees are required to follow and support the requirements of our quality management system which is available on the ISO Sync site and can be accessed through Albert by all site workers. #LI-JH3</div></div></div>Benefits of Joining Albemarle<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.</li></ul>We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health. From our strength in Bromine and Lithium specialties, we partner with customers to pioneer new ways to move, power, connect and protect with people and planet in mind. As a values-driven company, we understand it is no longer enough to build things better, stronger and faster. We have to be cleaner, safer and smarter. Through the world&rsquo;s most diverse and reliable supply chain, we adapt, manage and utilize our world&rsquo;s most essential resources to create the greatest value out of every molecule. To help lead the way in progressing modern living, we have also to lead the way in safe and responsible operations. We are committed to building a more resilient world. We embrace the diversity of experience, talent, and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Our career opportunities span the globe from the United States to Australia. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment.

West Bromine Operations Superintendent

Be an essential element to a brighter future. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our <a href="https://www.albemarle.com/about/our-values">core values</a> are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. Job DescriptionAlbemarle Corporation is seeking an Operations Superintendent to support our Bromine facility in Magnolia, AR.  <div><div><div>Operations Superintendent (Bromine Operations)Location: Magnolia, ARAbout the RoleAlbemarle Corporation is seeking an Operations Superintendent to support our West Bromine facility in Magnolia, AR. This role is responsible for providing overall leadership of operating areas, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations while driving continuous improvement across production units.What You Will Do<ul><li>Provide overall leadership of assigned operating areas, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations</li><li>Drive a culture of safety awareness and environmental responsibility across the organization</li><li>Oversee and support Area Supervisors and Operations Engineers, holding them accountable for both technical and day-to-day leadership</li><li>Ensure compliance with all site and corporate safety, environmental, and quality policies</li><li>Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and efficiency</li><li>Proactively address operational needs including staffing, CAPEX, maintenance, and cost management</li><li>Monitor production performance to ensure achievement of safety, quality, and output targets</li><li>Lead daily and weekly operational prioritization and planning</li><li>Approve MOCs, work permits, incident reports, and operating procedures</li><li>Develop and manage annual operating plans (AOPs) aligned with business objectives</li><li>Partner with engineering and technical teams to identify and implement cost reduction and reliability improvements</li><li>Conduct regular audits (permits, housekeeping, JSA, 5S, etc.) to drive continuous improvement</li><li>Ensure full compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements</li><li>Act as the escalation point for operational issues, minimizing impact to business performance</li></ul>What You BringRequired:<ul><li>5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical industry preferred)</li><li>Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, including team development and accountability</li><li>Strong understanding of safe work practices, environmental compliance, and operational excellence</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple operating units and competing priorities</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline</li><li>Experience in bromine, chemical processing, or similar industrial operations</li><li>Experience working in highly regulated environments with strong safety cultures</li><li>Background in continuous improvement methodologies</li><li>Familiarity with PSM programs, operating procedures, and permit systems</li></ul>Key Partnerships<ul><li>Maintenance: Align on long-term needs, planning, and priorities</li><li>Operations Coordinator: Coordinate logistics and production reporting requirements</li><li>Technical Advisor / Engineering: Support process optimization and continuous improvement</li><li>Business Team: Align operations with production and quality targets</li><li>Safety &amp; Regulatory: Ensure compliance with all policies and programs</li></ul>Key Performance Indicators<ul><li>Safety and environmental performance</li><li>Production and quality targets</li><li>Maintenance planning and scheduling efficiency</li><li>Continuous improvement effectiveness, including proactive vs. reactive work (target: 75% proactive)</li></ul>Magnolia site employees should be aware of both the Albemarle Magnolia Site Quality Policy and the Albemarle Magnolia Site Quality Objectives plus understand how their role contributes to each.  Employees are required to follow and support the requirements of our quality management system which is available on the ISO Sync site and can be accessed through Albert by all site workers. #LI-JH3</div></div></div>Benefits of Joining Albemarle<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.</li></ul>We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

West Bromine Operations Superintendent

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